Conclusion
The Dynaudio Xeo 5 speakers are multi-functional. I mainly used them as main set in the living room. Because of their weight of 16,7 kg, they are easy to assemble. You don’t really need to turn them, only when they do not really radiate pointed. The medium and high stand out in a positive way. The bass is sufficiently powerful. “Bass junkies” possibly miss a subwoofer (not available in the wireless version). The remote works together perfectly with the transmitter and the receivers. did notice however, that the steps between the various sound levels are just not good enough when listening on low volume (eg when your roommates are asleep). Audiophiles are likely to continue their hunger: because of the wireless and digital architecture prevents you to experiment with various speaker cables, power cords and interconnects. The Xeo range focuses mainly on people who, without too much problems, would like to listen to various (preferably digital) sources on an easily configurable wireless system, that offers above average sound in all circumstances.
Review setup
– turntable with detachable preamplifier connected to the transmitter
– CD player connected directly to the transmitter
– iMac (iTunes), sent wirelessly through Airport Express, which in turn was connected to the transmitter
Prices
– Dynaudio Xeo 3 set (glossy lacquer Black and White incl. remote and transmitter: €1500
– Dynaudio Xeo 3 (glossy lacquer Black and White incl. remote: €1300
– Dynaudio Xeo 5 set (glossy lacquer Black and White incl. remote and transmitter: €2900
– Dynaudio Xeo 5 (glossy lacquer Black and White incl. remote: €2700
– Xeo Wireless Transmitter: €250
